MEDIA COURTHOUSE — The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas added a new name but an old face to the bench Thursday with the official induction of Anthony D. Scanlon.

Scanlon, who has practiced law in the area for 26 years, was sworn in by former president judge Joseph Cronin as his three sons, Patrick, Ryan and David, held the Bible. Scanlon’s wife, Barbara, robed him.

Scanlon has spent the last 10 years as a magisterial district judge in Springfield and previously worked as a trial attorney in the county Public Defender’s Office. He had also worked in the Municipal Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office and served as an assistant solicitor in Delaware County.

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Scanlon holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Business Administration degree from Widener University and a juris doctorate from the Temple University School of Law.

Springfield Republican Party Leader Michael Puppio pointed out that Scanlon achieved his masters and law degrees while also working full time, which he said was a testament to his drive.

“Nothing was given to Tony Scanlon in life,” said Puppio. “He has had to work hard for what he achieved.”

Puppio and others noted that Scanlon’s real passion, however, has always been for his family. Cronin said this devotion to friends and family, as well as the professional positions he has held, will carry over into his new seat on the county bench.

Scanlon thanked Gov.Tom Corbett, as well as the House and Senate leaders for their bipartisan support of his appointment, and promised to live up to the trust that had been placed in him.

He also pledged to treat everyone who enters his courtroom with dignity and respect, and vowed to work with the various court offices to ensure cases moved smoothly toward a fair resolution.

President Judge Chad Kenney welcomed Scanlon with gentle ribs to button up his robe and to get to work right away.

“We are looking forward to you taking your place in the criminal division,” he said. “May you move lots and lots of cases.”

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